Pope supports pro-life movement, sets day of prayer for peace in Africa
IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With so many direct attacks on human life, from abortion to war, Pope Francis said he is worried that so few people are involved in pro-life activities. Reciting the Angelus prayer at the Vatican Feb. 4, Pope Francis …
Sister Helen Prejean featured speaker at 74th Salesian Guild
On February 3rd, Sister Helen Prejean was the keynote speaker at the 74th annual Salesian Guild held at St. Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati. Sister Helen, a member of the Congregation of Saint Joseph, is a leading advocate to abolish the death penalty in the United States. Her book Dead …
Catholic Schools Week: Today’s video This is La Salle
The curtain has come down on Catholic Schools Week 2018, but the celebration of our rich tradition of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Today’s video looks at La Salle High School.
Major flu outbreak prompts dioceses to implement prevention protocols
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nationwide flu outbreak has prompted dioceses to take steps to suspend traditional rituals to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible. From encouraging a simple nod or a smile during the sign of peace to draining holy water …
Going for God: Vatican invited to attend Olympic opening ceremony
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, but also to attend its general meeting as an official observer. The delegation was to be led …
Catholic Schools Week: Today’s Video looks at Moeller High School
As our celebration of Catholic Schools Week winds down for 2018, check out Today’s Video: Moeller High School
Ukrainian Catholic prelates make culinary wager on outcome of Super Bowl
IMAGE: CNS photos/Jacqueline Dorme, Republican-Herald and Gregory A. Shemitz By PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Two Ukrainian Catholic prelates have placed a culinary wager on the outcome of the Feb. 4 Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia, metropolitan of U.S. Ukrainian Catholics, is rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, …
In chilly Minnesota, archbishop has warm welcome for Super Bowl visitors
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Cath By Marie Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Archbishop Bernard J. Hebda may be a Pittsburgh native, but like a true Minnesotan, he began a welcome video for Super Bowl visitors talking about the weather. “The weather here can get a little chilly this …
Obituaries for January
Father Richard Kreimer A Mass of Christian Burial for Glenmary Father Richard Kreimer was celebrated Dec. 20 at St. Matthias Church. Father Kreimer, 80, died Dec. 15. He was a member of the Glenmary Home Missioners for 60 years. A Cincinnati native, Father Kreimer joined Glenmary in 1955. For the …
